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Transforming UK pensions? - multi-employer CDC schemes
12/11/2025
The UK defined contribution pensions landscape is on the brink of significant evolution following the government publishing revised regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes.
Saxon Woods Investments Ltd v Costa: directors’ duties tighten
11/11/2025
s.172 of the Companies Act 2006 requires directors always to act in the way that they consider would be most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members.
Payment clauses – still a feature of Scottish dilapidations
10/11/2025
Clear and concise wording is vital in lease agreements. Read a recent Court of Session case involving a high-value dilapidations claim for a property in Glasgow.
Prevention of illegal working: extending the Right to Work scheme to the gig economy and other working arrangements – government consultation now open
07/11/2025
The Right to Work scheme ensures that only those who are legally entitled to work in the UK can access employment.
Celebrating Charity Trustees’ Week 2025
07/11/2025
In this blog, we provide our top tips for charity trustees to achieve and maintain good governance.
Burness Paull joins forces with SFE to sell Scotland globally
05/11/2025
Burness Paull has joined forces with Scottish Financial Enterprise to launch a new guide for financial services firms considering locating in Scotland.
Who really wants to be a lawyer anyway?
05/11/2025
Using the title “lawyer” will be protected, and providers who are not authorised under the Act may be prevented from describing themselves as lawyers or regulated legal services providers.
Taking control of your digital assets: how the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill might impact you and your business
03/11/2025
The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill (the “Bill”) proposes to establish a foundation for the treatment of digital assets in Scotland.
Dogs after divorce – are we barking up the wrong tree?
30/10/2025
In this insight, Jennifer examines how pets are treated during a separation. She offers guidance on acting in the pet’s best interests and compares the legal approaches in Australia and Scotland.
Defamation and social media: first impressions count
30/10/2025
Tweets risk being considered defamatory due to their meaning on face value to the ordinary social media user.
UK Visas and Immigration alert: phishing attempts targeting SMS accounts
30/10/2025
Phishing email attempts claiming to be from the Home Office are threatening the sponsorship management system (SMS).
Levelling the playing field: what Scotland can learn from Europe on non-domestic rates
29/10/2025
In this article, we look at how European models could inspire reform of Scotland’s non-domestic rates system.
A new statement of changes: updates to the Immigration Rules
28/10/2025
Some of the most important changes to the Immigration Rules came into force on 14 October 2025 with others expected to be introduced over the coming months.
Opt-out class actions Scotland: consultation goes live
24/10/2025
The consultation on an opt-out class action procedure for Scotland has arrived.
The Scottish Government launches consultation on CPO reform
22/10/2025
The Scottish Government has published its consultation on compulsory purchase reform, seeking to make the compulsory purchase system in Scotland simple.
Commercial leases last forever (sort of) – termination of commercial leases in Scotland
22/10/2025
Did you know commercial leases in Scotland can technically last forever? This article unpacks the quirky rule of tacit relocation and why the Scottish Government’s plans to fix it have been shelved.
Engagement terms matter: Court dismisses negligence claim and clarifies scope of duty for solicitors
22/10/2025
A recent decision from Glasgow Sheriff Court highlights the importance of clear contractual terms and, of note to solicitors, the limits of professional duties on legal practitioners.
Levy and let die? The future of the PPF’s risk-based levy
20/10/2025
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) announces zero levy for 2025/2026.
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